Providence, R.I.--Junior center Neleesha Meunier (Leominster, Mass.) had a career day, collecting new career marks in points (10), rebounds (10), blocks (two) and minutes played (16) as Rhode Island College tamed Emerson, 71-36, in women's basketball action played at The Murray Center on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
Rhode Island College 71, Emerson 36
Rhode Island College (10-4)
Emerson (3-9)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• RIC took a 6-5 lead with 6:39 left in the first quarter thanks to a pair of free throws by junior guard Antonia Corsinetti (Johnston, R.I.). The Anchorwomen would not relinquish the lead for the rest of the game and led by as many as 38 points.
 
• Meunier recorded her first double-double of her collegiate career.
 
• Freshman forward Angelina Nardolillo (Hinsdale, N.H.) scored a career-high 24 points to go along with seven rebounds and three blocked shots.
 
• Senior center Willcia McBorrough (Providence, R.I.) also scored in double-digits, recording 10 points and three rebounds.
 
• Junior guard Jeniyah Jones (Randolph, Mass.) filled the stat sheet with eight points, five rebounds, four assists and a team-high six steals.
 
• Emerson junior forward Carla Pelino (San Jose, Calif.) led the Lions with 10 points and three steals.
 
BY THE NUMBERS
• RIC shot 40 percent (27-for-67) from the field, 40 percent (4-for-10) from downtown and 87 percent (13-for-15) from the free throw line.
 
• Emerson shot 25 percent (14-for-57) from the field, 14 percent (2-for-14) from long range and 60 percent (6-for-10) from the charity stripe.
 
• RIC has won six straight games and nine of its last 10. RIC has also won the last three games by 25 or more points.
 
 WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will resume Little East action at home vs. Western Connecticut on Wednesday, Jan. 12 (5:30 p.m.).